<center><big>A boy must complete the Boy Scout Joining Requirements ([[Scout Badge]]) to be a [[Boy Scout]].</big></center><br>

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{{Info|[[Boy Scouts]] '''and''' [[Varsity Scouts]] are referred to as "Scouts."}}

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{{quote-source|Your son can be a Scout if he has completed the fifth grade and is at least 10 years old or is age 11 or has earned the [[Arrow of Light Award]] and is at least 10 years old, but has not reached age 18.

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# Complete the application (sign your name, indicating approval).

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# Give the completed application and fees to the Scoutmaster.

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# Secure a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook and complete the joining requirements as listed.|[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-406C.pdf Youth Application #28-406]}}

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The troop or team leader signs the [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-406C.pdf Youth Application #28-406] when the boy has completed the Boy Scout Joining ([[Scout Badge]]) Requirements.

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Scout rank requirements

All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop or as a Lone Scout. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the Webelos Scouting Adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your Scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop.

↑ If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your Scoutmaster in consultation with your parent or guardian.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:2018 Boy Scout Requirements, 2018 Edition (BSA Supply SKU #Not at scoutstuff.org 3Feb2018)